Job Description
Senior Architectural Project Manager → Operations Director (West End)
Ready to step beyond delivery and run a business?
Used to managing live sites, contractors and complex programmes?
Want to be the number 2 and actually take control?
Please note:
- This is NOT a corporate operations role
- You must come from architecture, construction or high-end residential project delivery
This is a hands-on leadership role in a high-end interior design studio — combining:
- Project delivery oversight
- Construction coordination
- Client and contractor management
- Studio operations + team leadership
You’ll act as the right hand to the Founder, taking ownership of the day-to-day running of the business.
This would suit someone who is currently an Architectural Project Manager, wanting more ownership OR a Senior Project Manager seeking progression OR someone who enjoys site, delivery and leadership as well as design.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple live sites
- Be regularly on-site managing contractors, QS and build teams
- Act as key client contact (freeing up the Founder)
- Oversee budgets, reporting and commercial performance
- Manage contractor relationships + commissions
- Run team resourcing, workflow and weekly meetings
- Support HR processes and team development
- Drive growth initiatives
What We Are Looking For
- Background in interior design, architecture, construction or luxury property
- Strong experience in project management on live construction projects
- Confident and proven experience of dealing with contractors, programmes and site delivery
- Experience managing team and operations within an architectural environment
- Commercially minded — comfortable with budgets, numbers, performance and reporting
- A hands-on operator — equally confident on-site and in the studio
- Personality fit is key: a Team Player with a positive, energetic and growth mindset who can bring authority without ego
The Company
- Established high end interior design studio - at it's growth stage
- High end residential/ luxury/ hospitality projects
- Collaborative, social, established team
- Long-standing employees — strong, independent and high-performing
- Regular events, showroom networking and social outings
- Beautiful studio environment in the West End
- Fast-paced, creative and entrepreneurial feel
Why This Role Stands Out
- You’re not managing — you’re running the operation
- Direct impact on growth, strategy and expansion
- A chance to build something and leave your mark
- Ideal for someone who wants to step up without corporate constraints
Sounds like you? Get in touch with Vekshana now.